March 18, 2026 - Voice Air Media

1 Minute

National

Power crisis worsens as GenCos shut plants

Tijani Mariam March 18, 2026

Power outage has worsened in Nigeria as power generation companies (GenCos) have shut down operations in the face of a growing debt burden amounting to about N6.8 trillion. According to a report by Bloomberg,...

2 Minutes

Economy

CBN Unveils New Rules on Instant Payments, BVN, Dormant Accounts

Tijani Mariam March 18, 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued new directives to banks and financial institutions aimed at strengthening electronic payment security, tightening oversight of the Bank Verification Number (BVN), and improving the management of...

1 Minute

National

Labour demands N154,000 minimum Wage

Tijani Mariam March 18, 2026

The Nigerian Labour Congress has pushed for a new minimum wage of N154,000, citing worsening economic hardship and the declining purchasing power of Nigerian workers. The demand was contained in a letter by the...

1 Minute

Local News

Police investigate man claiming 32 killings

Tijani Mariam March 18, 2026

Police authorities in Oyo State have reacted to a viral video circulating online in which a man allegedly claimed responsibility for multiple killings. The command, in a statement issued on Wednesday, by its spokesperson,...

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Sports

World Cup: YouTube becomes FIFA ‘preferred platform’

VAM News March 18, 2026

YouTube has secured a major partnership with FIFA to enhance how fans watch the 2026 World Cup, with the platform named an official “preferred” digital partner for the tournament. Under the agreement, official broadcast...

2 Minutes

Local News

Oba Ewuare II punishes palace staff over influencer access

Tijani Mariam March 18, 2026

Irabor stated, “Specifically, a chief who was implicated in the incident has been suspended indefinitely from the palace. A staff member of the Benin Traditional Council, identified as Mr. Omuemu, has been detained by...

1 Minute

Local News

Nigerian troops gun down 61 terrorists

Tijani Mariam March 18, 2026

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, OPHK have reportedly killed no fewer than 61 terrorists suspected to be members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP. Popular security expert, Zagazola Makama, who disclosed...

3 Minutes

Local News

2026 IWD: Stakeholders Highlight Women’s Role in Development, Rally Behind Oyebanji’s Re-election

VAM News March 18, 2026

News Update Stakeholders in Ekiti State have called for increased support for Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji ahead of the June governorship election, as the Wife of the Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, reaffirmed her commitment...

3 Minutes

National

UK–Nigeria trade hits £8.1bn amid Tinubu visit

Tijani Mariam March 18, 2026

Bilateral trade between the United Kingdom (UK) and Nigeria has reached an all-time high of £8.1 billion annually, as President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday embarked on a historic State Visit to the UK aimed...

1 Minute

Local News

State Governor sacks media aide, 5 other appointees

VAM News March 18, 2026

News Update Caleb Mutfwang, governor of Plateau state, has sacked six of his appointees and suspended one. NAN reports that Samuel Jatau, secretary to the state government (SSG), announced the decision in a statement...